MSW Field Profiles 2018-19

MSW Kelly Baldwin 2018-2019 Agency Name: Lehigh County Crisis Intervention Profile: Crisis Intervention provides support to persons facing crisis situations or mental health emergencies. The agency emphasizes and supports a person’s potential for recovery. Recovery defined as a personal journey rather than a set outcome, and one that may involve developing hope, a secure base and sense of self, supportive relationships, social inclusions, coping skills and meaning. Field Placement Responsibilities: My role at Lehigh County Crisis Intervention is to provide support and complete assessments over the phone or via face to face. Assessments include the collection of current symptomologies, presenting problem, treatment and treatment compliance, along with visual observations of personal hygiene, behaviors, interpersonal relationships, environment, etc. Protective factors are also explored during the assessment process. Based on the assessment, recommendations are made in regard to treatment options. Future Goals: After graduation I plan to obtain my LSW. I would like to work in the healthcare field with the aging population. My goal is to help older adults achieve and maintain their independence in the community. Department of Social Work